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Tandem or Piggyback ?

Started by Steve S, 03/21/2013 10:47PM
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Steven Sterner
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Is one generally better than the other ? Or is each better suited for different combinations ? What do you guys think and why . I'm into refractors currently ,
getting back into imaging with a G-11 mount . So think EQ's not Forks .
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Equipment : 13.1" Coulter Dob
William Optics FLT 132mm , W.O. 66mm refractor
two Lunt LS50FHa stacked w/ BF1200
LPI , Starshoot Autoguider
Canon 400D XTi (modified) , Panasonic DMC FZ50,
Binotron-27 , Tele Vue e.p.'s , Losmandy G-11/Gem-2
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If the upper scope is lightweight, then I prefer piggy back. If it is heavy, then a tandem will maybe work better.
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Steven,
I'm doing a Side By Side on an HGM-200. For me, it makes aligning the scopes & finding flexure easier since each scope is a discrete unit. Then again, the HGM is a beast & can hold a ton of weight & still goto & track well.

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